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A few spots left – Join me in Scotland in September 2026!

Feb 13, 2026: 4 spots left!

Hi All – There are still a few spots available, and registration will close when the tour fills or on March 2, whichever comes first. I am personally leading this tour (and have done several times before), so please feel free to reach out with questions.

The UW-Madison iSchool is pleased to announce that we’re offering our long-running Scotland tour program once again, this September 1-11, 2026.

The group will stay in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland, where we will visit libraries and cultural heritage institutions. We will also take day trips to Stirling Castle and its surrounds as well as the Western Highlands. We welcome any adult who is interested in libraries, but I think that this tour will be particularly interesting for library workers, librarians, those in professions related to libraries. In the past, our tour groups have been a blend of working professionals, retired professionals, as well as their friends, family, partners, and spouses. This lifelong learning program is open to the general public, and is not eligible for academic credit.

All information and registration can be found on the tour website: https://go.wisc.edu/scotland26

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[updated salary] Marquette, MI: Library/Asst Prof – Archivist, Northern Michigan University

Job Opening Title:
Library/Assistant Professor – Archivist/Tenure Track

Name of Employer:
Northern Michigan University

Job Site Location (City AND State):
Marquette, Michigan

Application Deadline:
March 3rd, 2026

Minimum Degree Requirement:
Master’s Degree (Archival management, Library science, or History)

Years of experience required:
One year of archives, special collections, library, or higher education professional experience. One year of supervisory experience.

Salary Range:
72,164

Job Opening URL:
https://jobs.nmu.edu/jobs/library-assistant-professor-archivist-tenure-track-marquette-michigan-united-states

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[re-opened] Cincinnati, OH: Project Archivist (short term), The Union Foundation

Job Opening Title
Project Archivist – Reopened Position

Name of Employer
The Union Foundation

Job Site Location (City AND State)
Cincinnati, Ohio

Application Deadline
March 6, 2026

Minimum Degree Requirement
Masters

Years of experience required
2

Salary Range
$22-$29 Hourly

Job Opening URL

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Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.

The Union Foundation seeks applicants to fill the position of Project Archivist with the Union Baptist and United Colored American Cemeteries Archive in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is a unique opportunity for a certified or degreed archivist to handle and organize thousands of original documents from the 19th and 20th centuries. Materials represented in this collection include textual cemetery and death records for three historic Black cemeteries. Please note, this is a living collection which remains accessible to constituents and does not exist in an official shop. This six month hybrid position is grant funded and estimated to begin March, 2026, and will require at least three days a week on site.

The Project Archivist will report to The Union Foundation trustees while working independently to survey, appraise, preserve, arrange, and describe records and archival collection from the item level to the collection level. This position will be responsible for writing a collection description as well as creating and encoding finding aids according to national and local standards. The Project archivist is expected to create and manage volunteer work to support this initiative with support from The Union Foundation trustees.

The Union Foundation has a goal of developing this 19th Century collection into a world-class digital, educational, research, and genealogical resource for the public. The Union Foundation will rely on the Project Archivist to collaboratively create a project plan with the Trustees and provide weekly progress reports, plus give professional recommendations on the management of the collection.

The Union Foundation is committed to hiring practices that reflect a diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive working environment. We invite applications from candidates who have a proven commitment or demonstrated success with supporting diversity and inclusion through their work, service, research, and past experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent accredited degree, with formal training in archival theory and practice.

Two years’ experience with textual and digital processing preferred.

Ability to work independently as well as with volunteer committees.

Knowledge of current standards related to the archival control of collection materials.

Demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice may be substituted for formal training.

Familiarity with Microsoft 365

This is a limited term position, with funding expiring in September of 2026. Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 6, 2026 at midnight. Review of applicants will begin shortly thereafter, with a position start date as soon as possible. Please send cover letter with resume or CV to: UnionBaptistCemeteriesCinci@gmail.com.

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Charles Town, WV: Paid Archives Intern, National Park Service/NCPE

Job Opening Title
Archives Internship (1,200 hours)

Name of Employer
National Park Service / NCPE

Job Site Location (City AND State)
NPS History Collection, Harpers Ferry Center, Charles Town, WV

Application Deadline
02/26/26

Minimum Degree Requirement
B.A.

Years of experience required

Salary Range
$18.50

Job Opening URL

Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.

Job Summary: Intern will work with National Park Service (NPS) History Collection archivists to process, arrange, and describe archival collections. Assist with research requests, including scanning materials and embedding metadata per standard operating procedures. Use carts or other means to move boxes weighing between 5 and 40 lbs. within the facility, and conduct environmental monitoring, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and museum housekeeping in archives storage areas. Present information in a clear and concise manner. Work involves prolonged sedentary periods during processing which can be relieved to some degree with available standing desks. Moving collections and monthly IPM and museum housekeeping tasks involve periods of greater activity which may be broken down into shorter activities if needed to accomplish the tasks within an approved timeframe. Intern will be part of a team that assists each other as needed to help everyone succeed. Training provided in the use of Museum Collections Management System (MCMS), the Department of Interior’s collections management database system.

For information on the NPS History Collection: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/hfc/nps-history-collection.htm

For information on NCPE: https://preservenet.org/about-us/

Salary: $18.50/hour. Includes 60 hours paid leave and paid federal holidays. Does not include health benefits.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Full time (40 hours per week) preferred but a part-time schedule may be possible.

Qualifications: Must be a current student or recent graduate of a graduate-level program in archives or closely related degree. Applicants must be an enrolled student or have graduated within the past 12 months from the closing date of this announcement. Show academic promise (2.75 GPA or higher) and submit transcripts from the most recent 2 years of coursework with application. Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident. Must be 30 years of age or younger (or 35 if a Veteran) when beginning the internship. NCPE encourages all interested students to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, or physical or mental handicap. Attention to detail required. Experience with using computer software (i.e., word processing/spreadsheet programs and databases) required.

Duration: Estimated start date is April 2026, although there is some flexibility depending upon availability and course schedules. Start dates may only be confirmed after background checks have been completed.

Other Requirements: This internship is paid through the National Center for Preservation Education (NCPE). Direct deposit and US citizenship are required. Successful candidates must pass the National Park Service’s background security investigation process. This process must be started at least one month before anticipated start date and internship cannot start without this clearance. This is an in-person internship; limited situational telework is available to accommodate doctor’s appointments, inclement weather, etc. if needed. Telework requires supervisory approval and assignments may vary from the primary duties of the internship as needed.

Other information: Internship may be used for credit, subject to university approval. Housing is not provided but may be found in the local area. Public transportation in the area is limited (see https://www.eptawv.com/ for services and routes).

Application Procedures: Applicants should submit a current resume, list of references (with contact information) and a copy of college transcripts. All application materials should be sent via email to hfc_archivist@nps.gov and must be received by 11:59 PM EDT on February 26th.

EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.